Campaigners maintain resistance to 'exemption clause' despite government concessions

Joe Lepper
Friday, December 9, 2016

The rights of vulnerable young people will still be undermined by the Children and Social Work Bill, despite a partial climbdown from the government over plans to allow councils to opt out of children's legislation, campaigners have warned.

Kathy Evans, chief executive of Children England, said she is disappointed that the government has not listened to specific concerns raised by peers. Picture: Lucie Carlier
Kathy Evans, chief executive of Children England, said she is disappointed that the government has not listened to specific concerns raised by peers. Picture: Lucie Carlier

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